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China’s Xi Visits Europe, Seeking Strategic Opportunity
The Chinese leader has carefully chosen three countries — France, Serbia and Hungary — that to varying degrees embrace Beijing’s push for a new global order.The New York Times - China -
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Houston-area flooding worsens as hundreds rescued; Chicago high school sees 100% of its grads accepted to collegeCBS News -
Students protest war in Gaza as universities host commencement
Colleges and universities are holding graduation ceremonies as pro-Palestinian protests continue on campuses across the US. Follow for live updates.CNN -
Betting on the Kentucky Derby? Here’s how to think like a professional handicapper.
This year’s race, on May 4, marks the 150th edition of the Run for the Roses.MarketWatch -
Crushing Tory losses in London and West Midlands pile pressure on Sunak
Labour unseats Andy Street in Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoraltyFinancial Times -
Buffett says Berkshire sold its entire Paramount stake: 'We lost quite a bit of money'
"I was 100% responsible for the Paramount decision," Buffett said. "It was 100% my decision, and we've sold it all and we lost quite a bit of money."CNBC -
Less is more: The Supreme Court should not decide immunity ‘for the ages’
Instead, the court should keep it simple, treat the Trump immunity decision as the easy “non-official” electioneering case that it is, and avoid making a definitive, complicated and time-consuming ruling on presidential immunity for other ...The Hill -
‘Biden’s Vietnam’: Progressive lawmakers warn not to repeat campus protest history
Students protesting for Palestinian liberation have also referenced the legacy of student resistance and state crackdowns at inflection points throughout American history.Politico -
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.CBS News - Joe Biden -
How TikTok Is Wiring Gen Z's Money Brain
Endless videos about the economy and consumerism are giving 20-somethings a case of ‘money dysmorphia.’The Wall Street Journal - Tiktok -
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule
Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumblesABC News -
10 Best Portable Grills (2024): Charcoal, Propane, Electric, and More
We barbecued for weeks to find the right charcoal and propane grills for road trips—or just for smaller homes.Wired -
Middle East crisis live: Thousands of Israelis demand Gaza ceasefire as Hamas team in Cairo for truce talks
Protests around Israel call on PM to accept a deal for return of hostages; hopes for deal rise as militant group continues indirect talks on new Israeli proposal. Israeli strikes early on Saturday on Gaza killed at least six people, officials ...The Guardian - Israel -
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Investors Were Burned by European Banks for Years---Until Now
After years in the doldrums, European banks have cleaned up their balance sheets. The result: Stock prices have surged.The Wall Street Journal -
Hometown champion Pantoja unanimously outpoints Erceg at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro
Hometown champion Alexandre Pantoja unanimously outpointed Australian Steve Erceg on Saturday night to retain his flyweight championship at UFC 301ABC News -
UFC 301 -- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg: Results, highlights, fight card, winners, complete guide
The promotion marked another great trip to South America with a fight card that delivered some incredible actionCBS Sports - UFC -
Edwards outduels Jokic: Wolves 'know who we are'
Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points to help the Timberwolves seize home-court advantage with a Game 1 win in Denver.ESPN -
Dua Lipa, as 'SNL' host and musical guest, tries to give us everything
The 'Argylle' actor pulled double duty as host and musical guest, and there were appearances from Jerry Seinfeld and Troye Sivan.Los Angeles Times -
UCLA faculty protest at Hammer Museum gala, decrying treatment of pro-Palestinian students
Professors crash the Hammer Museum's starry gala, calling for UCLA's chancellor to resign and for pro-Palestinian student activists to be given amnesty.Los Angeles Times -
Saturday Sessions: Old 97's performs "American Primitive"
Old 97's first started in Dallas as a popular bar band in the 90s, but since then, they've garnered a national fan base and critical acclaim. Now, three decades later, the alt-country pioneers are making a return visit to Saturday Sessions with ...CBS News -
With a vest and a voice, helpers escort kids through San Francisco’s broken Tenderloin streets
San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood is notorious for its open-air drug use and congested sidewalksABC News -
Covid Vaccine Side Effects: 4 Takeaways From Our Investigation
Thousands of Americans believe they experienced rare but serious side effects. But confirming a link is a difficult task.The New York Times - Covid -
New Mutations Identified in Bird Flu Virus
A genetic analysis sheds light on when the outbreak began, how the virus spread and where it may be going.The New York Times -
What to Know About Victoria Beckham’s 50th Birthday
Posh Spice had a party involving tequila, Tom Cruise, Salma Hayek — and a rare performance by all five Spice Girls.The New York Times -
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The Romance Novelist, His Muse and a ‘Healing’ Plot Twist
After their 2021 wedding, John Murray and Kimberlee Stevenson experienced much heartbreak. Now comes joy.The New York Times -
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower 2024: Peak Time and How to Watch
The event will be active when the moon is just a sliver in the sky, but it is less easy to see in the Northern Hemisphere than other meteor showers.The New York Times -
Video: China’s Chang’e-6 Far Side of the Moon Launch
If successful, the Chang’e-6 mission will be the first in history to return a sample from a part of the moon that we never get to see from Earth.The New York Times - China -
Here Come a Trillion Cicadas. The Midwest Is Abuzz.
Illinois is the center of the cicada emergence that is on the way. Two groups of cicadas are expected at once, leaving some people queasy, others thrilled.The New York Times
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Betting on the Kentucky Derby? Here’s how to think like a professional handicapper.
This year’s race, on May 4, marks the 150th edition of the Run for the Roses. -
Crushing Tory losses in London and West Midlands pile pressure on Sunak
Labour unseats Andy Street in Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoralty -
Buffett says Berkshire sold its entire Paramount stake: 'We lost quite a bit of money'
"I was 100% responsible for the Paramount decision," Buffett said. "It was 100% my decision, and we've sold it all and we lost quite a bit of money." -
Tesla Pullback Puts Onus on Others to Build Electric Vehicle Chargers
The automaker led by Elon Musk is no longer planning to take the lead in expanding the number of places to fuel electric vehicles. It’s not clear how quickly other companies will fill the gap. -
America's War Machine Runs on Rare-Earth Magnets. China Owns That Market.
China dominates the market, but U.S. defense needs are pushing a revival effort after decades of deindustrialization. -
Job gains were decent in April. But here’s what Biden really has to worry about.
Voters continue to say they are mostly concerned about inflation. -
Sadiq Khan triumphs in London despite Tory efforts
Conservatives’ bid to harness backlash against rising crime and vehicle emissions zone expansion failed to pay off -
How Scammers Are Stealing Money From Food Stamps Recipients
Thieves are using skimmers to drain millions in food stamps and other public benefits from the neediest Americans. -
Elon Musk Tries to Make Himself Indispensable at Tesla Ahead of Pay Vote
The CEO is shifting the EV maker’s strategy and suggesting that he could take his ideas on AI elsewhere. -
Here's where the jobs are for April 2024 — in one chart
Health care and social assistance led the way, while construction hiring slowed. -
Berkshire Reports Strong Earnings and Formidable Cash Stockpile
The company also disclosed in its first-quarter earnings that it had trimmed its stake in Apple, but Warren Buffett, its C.E.O., said he remained a fan of Apple. -
SEC charges firm that audits Trump’s social-media company with ‘massive fraud’ affecting hundreds of filings
The regulatory agency said that hundreds of audits done by BF Borgers CPA PC contained “deliberate and systemic failures” that included false documentation to make it appear its reports complied with standards set by the Public Company Accounting ... -
Sunak’s instincts are leading the Tories to ever worse defeat
The prime minister chose the ground on which the local election campaign was fought — and is now paying the price -
'A lot of money on the sidelines': Calamos Investments thinks ETFs should target CD, money market customers
There may be an untapped market for exchange-traded funds. -
Bombardier Sets Course Beyond Jet Making for Future Growth
The Canadian business-jet manufacturer said it plans to focus on three segments—defense, aftermarket services and selling pre-owned certified aircraft—as key pillars to grow its revenue and cash reserves in the coming years. -
‘I live in a slum’: My ex-husband knocked down, then rebuilt my home and left it in foreclosure. Now he refuses to pay alimony.
“He woke one morning and announced he was done.” -
Andy Street’s defeat marks brutal end to grim Tory election campaign
Conservatives’ flagship West Midlands mayoralty goes to Labour after recount -
Billionaire Donor Barry Sternlicht Assails Brown’s Deal With Protesters
The real estate mogul Barry Sternlicht’s scathing criticism of his alma mater is the most immediate blowback against the school’s deal to end protests on campus. -
Trump trial: Former top aide Hope Hicks cries as cross-examination begins
Judge Juan Merchan has yet to rule on whether Donald Trump once again violated the gag order barring him from speaking about jurors and witnesses. -
AI Could Breathe Life Back into Apple's iPhone Sales
Apple — and investors — are looking to artificial intelligence to breathe new life into its offerings, particularly as iPhone sales continue to sputter. -
How Goldman grew up: 25 years since Wall Street’s elite firm went public
Lloyd Blankfein, Hank Paulson, David Solomon and others on what has changed since its seminal listing in 1999 -
Tempted to sell your retirement-account stocks in May? So are we — but here’s why we don’t.
Stocks generally produce most of their returns during the six months of the year from Nov. 1 to April 30. -
These 10 colleges may be as good as the Ivy League, according to Forbes
Ivy League institutions are incredibly difficult to get into. But these colleges may offer students a better shot at admission and just as good an education. -
Oil Companies Expand Offshore Drilling, Pointing to Energy Needs
Shell and others say they plan to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico in part because doing so releases fewer greenhouse gases than drilling on land. -
EV Makers Get Two-Year Reprieve on Tax-Credit Restrictions
The Treasury Department has extended eligibility for cars containing Chinese graphite through 2026. -
Kristi Noem and the truth about self-destruction
The governor of South Dakota is not the only public figure to have disastrously misjudged popular opinion -
His daughter whispers, ‘Where are your paychecks?’ in his ear. My stepfather is in a nursing home with dementia. How can my mother and I protect him?
“My mother has a durable power of attorney for Sam’s healthcare and is his primary representative. No one has financial POA.” -
Activist Nihon Global puts forth ideas to build shareholder value at noodle giant Toyo Suisan
Nihon Global's proposal at Toyo Suisan is a lesson on shareholder activism in Japan. -
Campus Protests Over Gaza Spotlight the Work of Student Journalists
Columbia University’s radio station and other student-led news outlets have provided some of the most detailed coverage of the turmoil engulfing university campuses. -
Questions Potential Business Partners Should Ask Themselves
Starting a new company with somebody requires a hard conversation. Better now than later.